Refbox is a media reference tool that keeps images, videos, notes, and more always visible for creatives.
Refbox is a minimalist media reference tool designed for creatives such as designers, illustrators, 3D artists, animators, and UI professionals. It helps users keep inspiration organized and visible without interrupting their workflow. The tool supports a variety of media types including images, videos, GIFs, audio, 3D models, notes, links, and PDFs, all accessible through a floating interface pinned to the screen's edge.
Refbox is a media reference tool that enables creatives to keep diverse inspirations such as images, videos, notes, and 3D models visible on their screen in an organized, floating panel. It focuses on maintaining easy access without disrupting workflow.
Beyond images and videos, Refbox supports GIFs with granular frame control, audio files with playback speed and waveform visualization, interactive 3D models with material and wireframe toggles, notes with markdown styling, links, and multipage PDFs.
By keeping references always on top and readily accessible, Refbox eliminates the need to shuffle between multiple windows or tabs. Its customizable layouts and quick navigation options help maintain creative momentum.
Refbox is specialized for media referencing, so it does not include creation or editing tools. Its utility depends on having an external workflow where referencing aids productivity, but it is not a substitute for full-featured design or media software.
Other reference management tools or moodboard apps offer varying degrees of media handling and collaboration. However, Refbox focuses specifically on lightweight, always-visible referencing with floating frames, which may set it apart from more heavyweight or collaborative platforms.